Pa-110 Film Dev Reel (Paterson)

My Pa-110 reels let you develop 110 format (AKA: 16mm) film in a Paterson processing tank.

• They are 3D printed, and have been designed and refined through a lot of user feedback. They are printed in PLA+ material, which has proven to be sturdy and resilient when used with any typical (and some not-so-typical) development process, including B&W, C-41, E-6, ECN-II, Cafenol, etc.

• The reels have a built in twist-lock system, that separates into two halves for easy film unloading after development is finished.

• Can accommodate approx 132-135cm (~53") of film.

Things to consider when ordering:

1. While the vast majority of my reels have been reported as being a great fit, due to Paterson manufacturing inconsistencies with their center core/rod, I had to make some design decisions so that my reels could be used by the widest range of rods as possible (I tested well over a dozen different rods while designing my reels). Because of this, there is a small chance (maybe about 5-10% or so) that your rod may be one that leans on the thicker side. If that is the case, then you might need to do a little bit of sanding on the inner circle/opening of your reel to get a comfortable fit. The sanding is very simple and only takes a few seconds to do. I wish this wasn't necessary, but unfortunately things are what they are (I can't control Paterson's manufacturing process). If a little sanding is something you'd be uncomfortable with having to potentially do, then please bear this slight possibility in mind before ordering.

2. These reels are printed on-demand, which typically takes a few days (occasionally longer, but not often). I send notice when your order has finish printing and has been hand-tuned, and checked for quality and usability, so you know how things are progressing.

Tips for best use of these reels:

1. It's suggested that you clip the film's leader corners to help with film loading, which is something that I learned from many older, more experienced, photographers from years of their experience long before I made these reels.

2. These reels are designed to have the film "push-fed" into them (see animated gif). This is my preferred loading method (in all reels I use), and works amazingly well. Alternatively, some users have reported using the reel's twist-locking system in a similar way that Paterson and Jobo reels are used, to "walk" the film into the reel, little by little. This isn't my preferred method, though your milage may vary.